Helene C. Sanders
HOLLEY – Helene C. Sanders, age 84, left this life to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on March 24, 2025, at the Edna Tina Wilson Living Center with her daughter by her side. She was born April 20, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Edith Cornwall. Her father, Joseph, passed away while Helene was an infant. Her mother, Edith, then married Michael DelVacchio, who became Helene’s loving “Daddy.” Helene’s first marriage brought her to the WNY area where her two girls were raised.
Helene was a medical secretary and worked for Dr. Sansocie and Dr. Boone in Brockport for over 20 years. She married Joseph Sanders in 1988 and relocated to Williamsville, NY where she worked for Amherst Dental for another 20 years. Helene enjoyed watching the birds and other wildlife in her backyard. She loved tending an herb garden, traveling with her husband Joe, and she especially loved to cook. Helene was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and could be heard screaming at her television whenever they played. She also loved lighthouses.
Mrs. Sanders was predeceased by her second husband, Joseph; the father of her children, Edward Swingle; daughter, Teresa McLaren and sister, Dorothy Towell.
She is survived by her daughter: Deborah Renner of Holley, brother: Michael DelVacchio (Betty) of PA, sister: Nancy Lally (Mick) of PA, 8 grandchildren: Michael (Seantel), David (Torey), Philip (Monica), Daniel (Holly), Alex, and Gregory McLaren, Hannah Waite (Dakota Wendt) and Olivia Waite (Jacob Marks), 12 great grandchildren, godson Scott Frearson (Karen) and his sister Wendy, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, 16650 State Rt. 31 Holley, NY 14470 on Saturday, April 12th from 11am-1pm where her memorial service will be held at 1pm following visitation. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd, Suite #110, Rochester, New York, 14618.
To share a special memory of Helene, please visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
